The kidney is an important organ that helps filter the blood, eliminate toxins and maintain water and electrolyte balance in the body. However, kidneys can be damaged by unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles and diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
According to the International kidney Association (ISN), a diet rich in antioxidants and diuretic substances can help the kidneys function more effectively. Here are 6 soups that help detoxify the kidneys, scientifically proven to be beneficial for health.
Shrimp growing pennywort soup
Gotu kola has a thermogenic, diuretic effect and helps reduce urinary tract infections. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), pennywort contains flavonoids and saponins that help the kidneys eliminate toxins more effectively.
How to prepare: Wash and cut the gotu kola.
Peel the shrimp, stir-fry the fried onions, then add water and gotu kola and cook until done.
Hanh Luoi Soup
Chives are rich in zinc, selenium and vitamin B12, which help the kidneys function better. Squash has a thermogenic effect, supports diuretic, and helps excrete toxins.
According to research from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), mussel contains a lot of high-quality protein but low in cholesterol, which is very good for people with kidney problems.
How to prepare: Boiled duck for sweet water, peeled for meat.
Peel the squash, slice thinly and add it to the cooked mussel boiling water.
Dried shrimp squash soup
Squash is rich in water and cucurbitacin, which has a diuretic effect, helping the kidneys eliminate toxins more effectively. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a diet rich in urinary vegetables such as squash helps reduce the risk of kidney stones.
How to prepare: Peel the squash, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Cook with dried shrimp to enhance flavor and add protein.
Seaweed soup with tofu
Seaweed is rich in iodine, fucoidan and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and protect kidney cells. According to research from Kyoto University, Japan, fucoidan in seaweed helps detoxify heavy metals from the body, reducing pressure on the kidneys.
How to prepare: Soak seaweed in water to soften.
Tofu slice into small pieces, add to the boiling water with seaweed, cook for about 10 minutes.
Celery soup for beef
Celery has a natural diuretic effect, helping to reduce uric acid levels in the blood, preventing kidney stones. According to research from the Mayo Clinic Medical Center, celery helps control blood pressure, reducing the risk of kidney failure due to chronic high blood pressure.
How to prepare: Wash the celery, cut into pieces.
Sliced beef, stir-fry and cook with water and celery for about 15 minutes.
Bones soup
Kohlrabi is rich in fiber and vitamin C, which help detoxify and reduce inflammation in the kidneys. According to the European Journal of Nutrition (EJN), foods rich in vitamin C such as kohlrabi have the effect of protecting the kidneys from damage caused by oxidative stress.
How to cook: Peel the regatta, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Stewed with soft drinks, then added the kohlrabi and cooked until soft.
